Wednesday, 22 January 2025
FGD of East Kalimantan Economic Diversification Studies in order to support the transition of fair energy
Samarinda (01/14)-In order to support a fair and sustainable energy transition, the Head of the East Kalimantan Bappeda together with the Head of Natural Resources Management (PSDA) along with the staff attending the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Study of Economic Diversification. Class = "QL-Align-Justify"> This event took place at the Mercure Hotel Samarinda as part of the Innovation Regions for a Just Energy Transition (IKI-Jet) program, the collaboration between the Indonesian government and the German government.
This was attended by various regional apparatuses, including the Manpower and Transmigration Office, the Tourism Office, the Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and SMEs, the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, as well as the Academics and Community Organizations. In East Kalimantan, which is the main coal producing region in Indonesia.
In the discussion, the source of the Philipp Neurburg from the Global Policy Incubator (GPI) Main aspects:
1. Assessment of current economic diversification levels.
2. Definition of economic, social and environmental goals as the direction of diversification.
3. Identification of sectors with significant potential for economic transformation.
This study is expected to be a guide in developing economic diversification strategies in East Kalimantan, along with this regional effort to reduce dependence on extractive sectors such as mining and coal. Class = "QL-Align-Justify">
FGD participants provide valuable responses and input related to the method described, which will be the material for improvement for economic diversification strategies. Class = "QL-Align-Justify"> With the title of this discussion, it is hoped that East Kalimantan can accelerate fair and sustainable economic transformation.
A more inclusive and environmentally friendly future.
(SA)
